Cottonwood Lake Boating Site
Cottonwood Lake is an 40 acre, man-made lake that serves as one of the water sources for the town of Buena Vista, Colorado. A large picnic area with handicapped accessible fishing docks is located on the east side of the lake.A gravel boat ramp is located on the west side of the lake. Non-motorized boats and canoes are allowed.
Motorized boats, both gasoline and electric, are prohibited.
General Information
Senior and Access passes are honored for the day use fee at the picnic area.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.78110369
Longitude: -106.27779009
Directions
From the stoplight in Buena Vista, Colorado, travel west for about 4 blocks on West Main Street. This street continues west outside of the town limits and becomes County Road 306. Stay on CR 306 for about 6 miles to County Road 344 and the sign that indicates a left turn to Cottonwood Lake. Stay on this road for 3 miles to the lake. The boat ramp is located about .5 miles west of the picnic area along the north shore of the lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
